Speaker Coordinator (Program and Communications Manager) 1001 views

The Open Data Science Conference (ODSC) is an international conference series that brings together the best minds in data science. As a global leader, we host international conferences in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science around the globe including Boston, San Francisco, New York, London, India, Brazil and Ukraine.  

Basic Responsibilities 

• Coordinate communication with event speakers and attendees
• Follow a project schedule and keep track of tasks, time, etc.
• Research and compile background information on the potential event and training speakers and/or instructors
• Make sure speaker files include verified up to date contact information
• Managing requests submitted through “info” emails
• Conduct and facilitate overall speaker research to ensure ODSC recruitment efforts are aware of all speaker news.
• Participate in general speaker record upkeep and maintenance to ensure database and website accuracy
• Help to build an online training curriculum, invite and manage instructors, and work with online attendees to ensure they have all materials necessary.
• Work with ODSC Staff and technology teams to help build the necessary infrastructure for an online live-coding training program
• Help schedule online webinar presenters and webinar training instructors
• Become an expert on data science training program
• Keep updated with new data science and AI technologies, frameworks and tools.

Required Skills

• Very strong English written skills are a must  
• Experience with extensive email outreach and communication
• Basic WordPress editing experience is a plus. No design skills necessary
• Strong organizational and self-management skills
• Google Documents or Word Documents & Spreadsheet experience is a must
• Experience working with a local and remote team
• Customer Support experience will be a plus
• Experience with Training or Event Program creation is a plus
• Experience with PR is a plus
• Preferences for candidates with a Bachelors or Masters Degree
• Good general tech skills would be ideal